www.montereycountynow.com OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2024 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 39 CHILL It’s fall and that means pumpkin spice, right? Although Captain + Stoker offers twists on the ubiquitous seasoning, they’ve also decided to take a turn for something literally darker and spookier, in the form of the Dark Matter black matcha latte. At first glance, what you see is pewter powdered matcha in a jar, but this quickly turns to black when milk of any kind is added, reminiscent of deep space. The latte is made by mixing the powdered tea with water, milk and charcoal powder and can be served either hot or cold. “We wanted to have something unique and spooky for Halloween,” barista Dawn Sherman says. The beverage was concocted by General Manager Ev Cantu. The matcha powder itself has an aroma of English Breakfast tea. On the palate, the iced version is light and a bit floral. These flavors are amplified in its hot counterpart. The cold drink is served in a clear glass, fully displaying the swirls of milk among the darkness as it seeps into the liquid. Served hot in a ceramic cup, baristas show off their latte art skills, yielding a dark pastel garnish. The tea itself is lightly sweetened with cane sugar. Charcoal powder is used for the visual effect. But the ingredient is a signature for Captain + Stoker’s Halloween homage. For those who shun the autumnal coffee accoutrement, here’s a fun alternative that will still wake you up as the days get shorter. Captain + Stoker, 398 E. Franklin St., Monterey; 206 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. captainandstoker.com. Space Cafe Captain + Stoker’s Dark Matter matcha latte is a seasonal drink, foregoing the traditional fall spice. By Sloan Campi SEND IDEAS TO: chill@montereycountynow.com DANIEL DREIFUSS ’24 Best Italian Restaurant FREE WIFI Dolce Mornings Sat & Sun 8am-2pm Featuring Captain + Stoker Coffee & Ad Astra Bakery Open Daily. Lunch 11:30-2pm. Dinner 5-9pm 831-324-4282 110 Central Ave, Pacific Grove www.ilvecchiorestaurant.com 146 12th STreeT • Pacific Grove AdvAnce tickets AvAilAble At www.celticsociety.org $30 AdvAnce / $35 door - Adult $12 AdvAnce / $15 door - child Tall Poppy String Band We are jumping for joy at St. Mary’s that we get to present this world-class show, featuring George Jackson from Nashville on fiddle, Cameron DeWhitt on banjo, and Morgan Harris on guitar. We are also happy about co-presenting with our friends at Monterey’s Otter Opry. It will be a splendid afternoon, and the bistro will be serving beer, wine and snacks. Sun. Nov. 10th • 3pm Doors open at 2:30 pm Call or text 831-224-3819 for more info. www.stmarysbythesea.org INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING AND TAKEOUT Eat + Drink Fisherman’s Wharf’s Newest Restaurant Serving Fresh Seafood, Pasta, Steaks, Sandwiches Open Daily at 11:30am Great views at the end of the Wharf #1 www.rockfishmonterey.com • 831.324.4375 Indoor and Outdoor Dining on the Dog Friendly Patio Tapas (Happy) Hour 4:30–6pm Nightly Live Spanish Guitar Music, Thursday & Friday 5-8pm Saturday & Sunday Brunch 9am–1:30pm 700 Munras Ave., Monterey | 831-375-0176 | estebanrestaurant.com ’24 Best Appetizers/ Small Plates Monterey’s MOST Recommended Pizzeria Open at 4pm Mon-Thurs • Open at 3pm Fri Open at 12pm Sat.& Sun. 725 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey giannispizzamonterey.com 831-649-1500 Best Pizza ’98-’24 OPEN EVERYDAY for DINNER at 4:30pm Offering all your favorites plus wine, cocktails, bottle and draft beers. 763 Wave St., Monterey 831.373.3778 thewhalingstation.com ’24 Best Steak BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT + BAR @ LOVERS POINT ★ CASUAL CALIFORNIA DINING INDOOR & PATIO DAILY AT 4:30PM 620 OCEAN VIEW BLVD. PACIFIC GROVE 831-375-2345 • BEACHHOUSEPG.COM LOVERS POINT BEACH CAFE OPEN DAILY, 9AM–4PM ’24 Best Restaurant in Pacific Grove Wood Fired Pizzas, Burgers, Pasta, salads, sandWiches and more 11:30am mon-Fri, 10am Sat & Sun melvilletav.com 484 Washington St., Downtown Monterey 831.643.9525 haPPY hour Food & drinK sPecials Sun-Thurs 4-6pm WEEKEND BRUNCH WITH BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS 57 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey 831-373-1851 www.abalonetti.com ’24 LUNCH & DINNER SERVED DAILY from 11:30am-8:30pm Monterey County’s Best Calamari ’24 BEST RESTAURANT IN MONTEREY! JOIN US NIGHTLY FOR DINNER AT 5PM TWO HAPPY HOURS DAILY 5-6PM & 8-9PM Call or go to sardinefactory.com for details, reservations. 701 Wave Street, Monterey, 831-373-3775
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